by Baylee Smith– Do you ever find it interesting how things that you don’t think have any connection can be a perfect match? Like peanut butter and jelly. Or like jazz and rock music. Or dogs and elephants? (Don’t believe me? Check out this link to see some unusual animal friendships!) As I have been… Read More →

by Baylee Smith — We love labels, don’t we? Nutrition labels tell us what is in the food we consume. Warning labels tell us how to stay safe and avoid danger. Price labels tell us what to value and what something may cost us. Labels can be really helpful. They can make things so much… Read More →

by Melissa Guthrie Loy– My littlest one is now one (how did that happen?!). Her vocabulary is increasing and she recently learned to say, “No. No! No!” Please pray for me. Before I know it she’ll be asking all the questions. Do you remember that stage? Why is the sun hot? Where is God? (A… Read More →

Shannon Axtell Martin will join us February 24 as our guest preacher. She majored in Religion and Philosophy with an Outdoor Ministries concentration and minored in Psychology while a student at Catawba College. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Wake Forest University School of Divinity in 2011. Her employment experiences include Regional Coordinator… Read More →

by Melissa Guthrie Loy– I will be bragging sharing about our church when I spend time with other Disciples at the Excellence in Ministry retreat next week. I’m headed to the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. I will share how our church has partnered with other denominations for the Neighborhood Youth Project. I will… Read More →

by Melissa Guthrie Loy– In the coming weeks a new song will be our preparation for prayer: “In This Very Room” by Ron and Carol Harris. We have adapted the hymn to also serve as our proclamation. In this very room, there’s quite enough love. In this very room, there’s quite enough joy. And quite… Read More →

by Lee Hull Moses — Here’s one more list, in honor of our ten years together. (If you missed the last two, they’re here and here.) As you look ahead to the future, here are ten things I hope for you. 1. I hope you will read and share the Bible stories. Read the familiar… Read More →

I’ve got another list for you. (Here’s last week’s, if you missed it.) As I wrap up my ministry with First Christian, here are ten of my favorite moments in the past ten years: The time we had a meeting in the nursery. On one of my first visits to Greensboro – when we were… Read More →

by Lee Hull Moses __ I’m not much for sentimental farewells, but I do love a good list, so in honor of our ten years together, here are ten things you’ve done that have made our decade together such a joy. 1. You laughed a lot. In worship, in meetings, over meals. You enjoy being together,… Read More →